HeyRuaHow to say “thin slice” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceall
- English:
- thin slice, shell, shale
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “shkyal” /ʃcal̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- scealla (thin slices)
- Genitive singular:
- scealla, an scealla (e.g. tiús an scealla, the thickness of the slice)
- Genitive plural:
- sceall, na sceall (e.g. tiús na sceall, the thickness of the slices)
What does “sceall” mean?
“Sceall” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- thin slice
- A thin flat piece cut or broken off something, such as a slice of potato.Also: slice, flake, sliver.
2 other meanings: shell or shale
- 2shell
- A thin outer layer or covering; in science, an electron shell in an atom.Also: electron shell, husk.
- 3shale
- A soft rock that splits easily into thin layers.Also: shale rock.
Other Irish words for thin slice: sliseog (thin slice)
“Sceall” with the article
The plural of thin slice in Irish is scealla. Here is sceall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sceall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceall, the Irish word for thin slice.
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Thin slice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thin slice?
The Irish for thin slice is sceall (pronounced “shkyal”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scealla. Depending on context it can also mean shell or shale.
How do you pronounce sceall in Irish?
Sceall is said like “shkyal” (IPA /ʃcal̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of thin slice in Irish?
The plural of sceall is scealla; with the article, na scealla means “the thin slices”. The genitive plural is sceall, as in tiús na sceall (the thickness of the slices).
Does sceall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sceall can mean thin slice, shell or shale, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How does 'sceall' differ from 'slis'?
Both can mean a thin piece, but 'slis' is more a chip or shaving, while 'sceall' is a thin slice or flake and is also used technically for an electron shell.
